SAWA SUSHI in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/14/23

CHICAGO, IL - SAWA SUSHI received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/14/2023.

Located at 3417 S HALSTED ST in the Bridgeport area, the establishment serves the local community. The Bridgeport neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Found No Employee Health Policy on Site. Instructed Managers to Provide a Verifiable Acknowledgement of Their Responsibility to Report Information About Their Health and Activities Related to Diseases That Are Transmissible Through Food to the Pic. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-010. Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Language barriers without proper training can lead to misunderstandings.

The third violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Found Handwashing Sink in Dishwashing Area Not Accessible. Found Spout Covered in Plastic Wrap and Basin Filled with Dishes at Time of Inspection. Handwashing Sinks Must Be Accessible at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fourth violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Found an Excessive Amount of Black Mold-like Substance Throughout the Food Contact Surface of the Ice Machine ( Top Interior Behind Panel). Ice Is Used for Human Consumption. Must Clean, Sanitize and Maintain. Priority F. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/14/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.